Mount Stapylton Walk

A group of hikers ascend the trail past large boulders on their way to the summit

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Mount Stapylton Walk

Grampians National Park

Hike through open forest and scramble over rocky outcrops on the Mount Stapylton Loop Walk. The adventurous walk will test your endurance as it dips into forested gullies and navigates the steep slope of Flat Rock. Fit walkers can tackle the challenging trek to the summit of Mount Stapylton for sweeping views of the Grampians.
Begin this scenic Grampians walk at Stapylton Campground and meander through bushland as you make a gradual climb toward the rugged landscape of Mt Stapylton.

Tackle a scramble up the steep slope of Flat Rock, where you can take a break on the rocky slab and enjoy views of a spectacular natural ampitheatre. The walk to the top of Flat Rock is great for energetic families. 

Continue past the impressive Taipan Wall and see if you can spot any avid rock climbers trying to conquer the sheer rockface. Keep your eyes peeled for the world's fastest bird–the peregrine falcon–in the cliffs. Look out over Mt Arapiles and its tiny neighbour, Mitre Rock. 

Experienced and fit hikers will enjoy the strenuous walk to the summit of Mt Stapylton. Not for the faint-hearted, the steep trek involves rock hopping and scrambling. When you reach the isolated rocky masses at the top, you'll be rewarded with breathtaking views of the Grampians National Park and surrounding plains. 

Climb down from the summit and continue the loop walk as it passes water-etched rock terraces and descends into dense scrub before returning to the campground. 

Things to do

 
A couple in their twenties camp at the Mt Stapylton Campground in the Grampians National Park.

Stapylton Campground

Stapylton Campground is one of the best places to stay when exploring the Northern Grampians. It is close to a great selection of day walks, Aboriginal rock shelters, picnic areas and day visitor sites.
The view of the Wimmera plains through Hollow Mountain in the Grampians National Park.

Hollow Mountain

Hollow Mountain carpark is the start of another easy walk which takes you to the Aboriginal rock art shelter of Gulgurn Manja. Ponder the small hand prints on this rock art shelter wall while looking out over the surrounding Wimmera Plains.
Two people stop for a picnic in front of Mount Zero in the Northern Grampians.

Mount Zero

The northern Grampians National Park is dominated by the Mountt Difficult Range, Mount Stapylton and Mount Zero. Picnic at Mount Zero Picnic Area before tackling the gentle ascent to Flat Rock.

Brambuk The National Park and Culture Centre

Brambuk The National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap began with the building of the Brambuk Cultural Centre in 1989 to acknowledge, protect and share the cultures of the Jadawadjali and Djab Wurrung Peoples.

 

How to get there

Mount Stapylton Walk

The Mount Stapylton Loop Walk starts at Stapylton Campground. Use Western Highway and turn off at Wonwondah-Dadswells Bridge Road in Dadswells Bridge. Turn onto Winfields Road and then Olive Plantation Road. Follow the road until you reach the campground.
Mount Stapylton Walk

When you're there

The 12.2km walk can involve steep climbs, rock hopping and scrambling, and water crossings. It's best tackled by fit and energetic walkers. Keep an eye out for the triangular trail markers in rocky areas, and don't forget to wear sturdy shoes.

Need to know

Mount Stapylton Walk

Accessibility

Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state.

Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.

Change of Conditions

Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.

  • Notices Affecting Multiple Parks

    Seasonal road closures 2023

    Seasonal road closures apply to areas within and tracks bordering this park from 15 June 2023. See MapshareVic for locations of the closures. Visit the seasonal road closures page for more information

  • Notices Affecting Multiple Sites

    Grampians Gariwerd Landscape - Aerial Deer Management Program Temporary Park Closures

    Grampians Gariwerd Landscape – Information Update
     
    Parks Victoria will commence aerial and ground-based pest animal control operations across the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park and Black Range State Park during October 2023.
     
    Informed by scientific research, this program is aimed at controlling/reducing introduced Goat and Deer populations that are threatening the important natural and cultural values of the Greater Gariwerd Landscape. Qualified and experienced contractors will undertake aerial based control operations across the landscape where these animals are impacting vegetation and cultural values.
     
    Parks Victoria staff will continue to support these efforts with staged ground-based operations throughout the year, including at Black Range Scenic reserve.
     
    The first aerial operation is scheduled to commence Tuesday 10th October, and conclude Thursday 12th October 2023. A Fact sheet showing the operation areas is attached showing approximate dates and times of temporary closures, and a list of these closures is shown below.
     
    • During operations, some key visitor sites including the Grampians Peaks Trail and other walking tracks may be temporarily closed (up to two hours) for visitor safety. See list below.
    • Park closures will be clearly signposted and managed by staff
    • Visitors are asked to refrain from entering closed areas, staying on designated walking tracks or modifying their plans to visit outside of the hours of operation.   
    • Visitors may be able to see helicopters flying at low levels and hear gunshots
     
    All Parks Victoria’s conservation programs are thoroughly planned and implemented under strict protocols and oversight, ensuring that operations are safe, effective, humane and meet obligations of all relevant legislation, Codes of Practice and Standard Operating Procedures.
     
    For Further Information about this operation and temporary park closures please refer to the Deer Control Program Fact Sheet attached and Parks Victoria website, or call the Parks Victoria Information centre on 13 19 63.
     
    List of visitor sites and roads potentially impacted by temporary closures. Please note, the below times are best estimates and are subject to change. Parks Victoria will update the list of temporary closure times closer to the date.
     
    Day 1: Tuesday 10th October - Temporary closures may occur between 08:00 – 14:30pm
    (Bullawin Sector)
    Closed Visitor Sites
    Fortress Walking Track
    Mt Thackeray Walking Track
    Hut Creek Walking Track
    Mt Thackeray and Fortress Overnight hiking camp
    Manja Art Shelter walking track
    Chimney Pots walking track
    Victoria Range Rock climbing sites
     
    Closed Roads
    Victoria Range Track
    Goat Track
    “Blind Fireline
    Yanganaginj Njawai track
    Sites Remaining Open:
    Buandik Campground from Red rock road
    Billimina shelter
    Jadawadjali Falls walking track
    Strachans Campground
    Ingleton Springs
    Red Rock Road
    Harrops Track
     
    (Burrunj Black Range) Sector
    Closed Visitor Sites
    Mount Byron Walking track
    Mudadgadjiin Picnic Area and Art shelter walk
    Rock Escarpment Discovery walk
    Wildman Cave
    Closed Roads
    Muirfoot track (MVO)
    Black Range Road between Rees and Rocklands-Cherrypool Rd
    Sites Remaining Open:
    Rockland Cherrypool Road
    Rees Rd
     
     
    Day 1: Tuesday 10th October - Temporary Closures may occur between 15:00 – 17:00pm
    (Boroka Sector)
    Closed Visitor Sites
    Grampians Peaks Trail from Mt Difficult road south Crossing to Halls Gap
    Boroka Lookout Walking track
    Bullaces Glen walking track
    Chatauqua Peak Loop walking track
    Clematis Falls Walking Track
    Closed Roads
    Mt Difficult Road - Gravel Section Only
    Sites Remaining Open:
    Boroka Lookout – from Mt Victory Road only
     
     
    Day 2: Wednesday 11th October - Temporary closures may occur between 08:30 – 14:30  
    (Glenelg River Sectors)
    Closed Visitor Sites
    Red Gum Walk
    Closed Roads
    Mair Track (Seasonal)
    Henham Shortcut Track
    Channel track
     
    (Moora Moora Sector)
    Closed Visitor Sites
    Tower Hill
    Moora Moora Outlet/Dam Wall
    Closed Roads
    Serra Henham Link Track
    Henham Track
    Moora Moora Track (Seasonal)
    Outlet Track
    Rosea Track (Seasonal)
    Remaining Open
    Paddy’s Castle
    Boreang Campground
    Bundaleer and Mt Rosea Rockclimbing areas
    Glenelg River Road
     
    (Wartook Sector) - Temporary Closures may occur between 15:00 -17:00
    Closed Visitor Sites
    Grampians Peaks Trail from Mt Difficult Rd Crossing sth – Old Mt Difficult Loop intersection Grid Ref e629933 n5903971
    Long Point West Hike-in campground
    Long Point East Hike Hike-in campground
    Wartook Lookout walking track
    Closed Roads
    Wartook East Fireline (MVO)
    Mt Difficult Road – Gravel Section
    Old Mill Road
    Ricky North track (MVO)
    Sites Remaining Open:
    Werdug Hike in Campground – movement to and from may be delayed
    Boroka Lookout
     
    Thursday 12th October - Temporary Closures may occur between 08:30 – 10:30am
    (Briggs Sector)
    Closed Visitor Sites
    Beehive Falls Walking Track
    Grampians Peaks Trail from Troopers Creek campground intersection to Gar Hike in campground
    Briggs Bluff walking track
    Mt Difficult Walking track – from Mt Difficult road /Carters track intersection
    Gar Waterfalls Track
    Long Point West Hike in Campground
    Closed Roads
    Carters-Longpoint track (MVO)
    Long Point Fireline (MVO)
    Sites Remaining Open:
    Gar Hike in Campground
    Heatherlie Quarry
     
    Thursday 12th October - Temporary Closures may occur between 10:30 – 12:30
    (Boronia Sector)
    Closed Visitor Sites
    Tunnel walking track
    Boronia Peak walking track
    Closed Roads
    Mt Cassell fireline (Seasonal)
    Terraces Fireline (MVO)* Grampians Peaks Trail return to Halls Gap section
    Sites Remaining Open:
    Fyans Creek Loop walking track
    Delleys Bridge walking track
    Tunnel visitor site east
    Lake Bellfield Track
     
    (Seven Dials Sector)
    Closed Roads
    Redman Rd – between GPT/Redman road trailhead and East Park Boundary
    Seven Dials Track (MVO) *rock climbing areas
    Sites Remaining Open:
    Grampians Peaks Trail
     
    (Wannon Sector)
    Closed Roads
    All internal seasonal and management vehicle only tracks
    Lynches Crossing track
    Childs Lane
    Park Boundary tracks near gooseneck swamp and Brady Swamp

    Attachments: Grampians Deer Management Fact Sheet_final (1,792KB)

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